Japanese firms have come up with an ingenious solution to the country's problem of exhausted white collar workers by fitting 'nap boxes' in offices to allow them to sleep while standing up. The ...

To help solve the issue of long office hours and overworking, two Japanese companies are working together to develop a “nap box” where users can sleep standing upright. Itoki Corporation, a furniture ...

A wellness expert from Japan reveals three secrets of Japanese sleep, including nightly bathing rituals, creating a sleep ...

In an attempt to promote healthier workplace conditions throughout Japan, the country's Koyoju Gohan KK and Itoki Corp are joining forces to develop and distribute so-called "nap boxes," or vertical ...

In “is this good news or bad news?” news, standing boxes built for naps are coming to Japan. The country’s workplace culture encourages long hours of unpaid overtime but also allows for power naps.

The workforce in Japan is apparently so overwhelmed that two companies are partnering up to create new upright “nap boxes.” Illustrations of the new design show neutral, innocuous-looking tubes with ...

The Japanese take their napping seriously and the country has a proud history of producing outside-the-box ideas to help overworked salarymen grab a few z's, but even for that part of the world the ...

KOYOJU Plywood Corporation has introduced "giraffenap" - a unique nap box designed for upright slumber. This unconventional approach to rest aims to redefine work style dynamics and boost productivity ...

We've seen plenty of new sleep hacks lately. But every now and then, it's important to look back at tricks that have stood the test of time for a restful routine. And Japanese sleep secrets are where ...

Sleep researchers have known for years that people in Japan sleep significantly less than people in the United States, Canada, and most European countries. In one study that recorded sleep patterns ...